| Barrier-Free Travel Contributor(s): Harrington, Candy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1932603832 ISBN-13: 9781932603835 Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 Annotation: Because of the chaos and uncertainty involved in travel, people who require access accommodations need thoughtful, reliable information. This book provides the tools and resources needed to plan a trip, covering everything from the logistics of air travel to finding an accessible hotel room. This edition includes recent changes to rules and regulations regarding access, many of which have taken effect in the past year, as well as major regulations effecting access outside of the U.S. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - Disabilities & Special Needs |
| Dewey: 910.87 |
| LCCN: 2009020762 |
| Series: Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts & Bolts Guide for Wheelers & Slow Walker |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.26" W x 9.06" (0.94 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Now in its third edition, Barrier-Free Travel is essential reading for every traveler with mobility limitations. With over 100 new photographs and updated travel rules and regulations affecting access outside of the US, this book contains essential, thoughtful, and reliable information- not just common-sense tips. Barrier-Free Travel gives readers the tools and resources to prepare for both the expected and the unexpected. It covers everything from the logistics of air travel and how to protect your wheelchair in flight, to how to find an accessible hotel room. Also included, are extensive chapters on cruises and accessible shore excursions- with contact information for foreign tour operators who are able to provide them. Barrier-Free Travel provides valuable information that will ensure travelers with mobility limitations spend their time creating meaningful memories. |